Analytical Techniques Used in Monitoring of Atmospheric Air Pollutants

The air pollution monitoring is one of the most pressing environmental problems today. The paper describes common air pollutants, their interaction and impact on the environment, and classifies the techniques and methods applied in air studies. Furthermore, the review characterizes the selected collection and sampling techniques used for gas sample analysis. Finally, the schematic diagrams of typical designs of systems applied in such studies are presented.

Keywords:

• air pollution
• analytical techniques
• sample collection
• sampling techniques

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The Department of Analytical Chemistry constitutes “Centre of Excellence in Environmental Analysis and Monitoring,” which is a research project supported by the European Commission under the Fifth Framework Programme and contributing to the implementation of the Key Action “Sustainable Management and Quality of Water” within the Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development (Contract No.: EVK1-CT-2002-80010). The authors acknowledge this generous support.